Via Veneto = fine clothing
BY ANEAL LALLA
In the eclectic world of fashion, nothing matches a finely crafted Italian suit. Though they come with hefty price tags, an Italian suit is the symbol of a classic and refined sense of style. Via Veneto brings distinctive Italian clothing to Queens; they provide customers with beautiful, finely tailored Italian suits at affordable prices.
Established on October 26, 2005, Via Veneto is celebrating its one-year anniversary. Owner and master tailor, Carlo Sacca, is thrilled with the success of his boutique. With years of experience as a tailor and a flair for European fashion, Sacca is proud to offer quality Italian clothes to Bayside.
“I wanted to bring authentic Italian fashion to Bell Boulevard,” Sacca said. With the variety of small businesses in the community, Sacca believed that the combination of his expertise, beautiful product and special attention to customer service were the right ingredients to open his own business. “Italian fashion will always be the leading inspiration of fashion around the world. They use the best garments and the attention to detail is unmatched,” Sacca says.
Sacca selected the name Via Veneto because it is Rome's main fashion street. Born into a family of tailors, Sacca cultivated his trade at an early age. His mother was a seamstress and his father was a tailor. “My first toy was literally a sewing machine,” Sacca said. “Owning my own business allows me to have control on what to bring into my kingdom,” Sacca said.
At Via Veneto, Sacca is proud of his product as well as the customer-oriented service he provides. He and his staff help customers select clothes for their lifestyles. Take a custom-made shirt for example, first the type of garment to use is selected, and then it is tailored to size and fit. With suits, all alterations are made by master tailors and are free of charge. Sacca goes a step further to help by finding a matching shirt and tie. Customer satisfaction is heavily stressed. “If it is not perfect to the customer's liking, we will refund them their money,” Sacca said.
For their one-year anniversary, Via Veneto is offering a special promotion of 20% off on their Via Veneto Value package, which includes a tailored suit, shirt and tie. Via Veneto is located at 43-17 Bell Boulevard in Bayside. Their hours of operation are from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 718-423-5600.
BroadHollow Theatre is 30
By JESSICA LYONS
For the last 30 years, the BroadHollow Theatre Company has been bringing quality theatre to local audiences.
In the early 1970s, the organization got its start as a dinner theatre company, performing in various restaurants on Long Island. It quickly grew and, in 1976, rented its own space in Farmingdale.
Now, the BroadHollow Theatre Company has three homes - the BayWay Arts Center in East Islip, the Studio Theatre in Lindenhurst and the BroadHollow Theatre in Elmont. The Elmont theatre is located in the Elmont Memorial Library, which chose the BroadHollow Theatre Company to be “in residence.”
Throughout its 30 years, the BroadHollow Theatre Company has put on popular shows as well as ones specifically for children. This year, their season will include “The King and I,” “Rumors,” “Crossing Delancy,” “Wait Until Dark” and “My Fair Lady.”
Currently, “The Graduate” is running at the BayWay Arts Center through November 12, and “The Baby Dance” is at the Studio Theatre until November 5. On November 18, “Swing!” will open at the BroadHollow Theatre and will run through December 17.
In time for the holidays, there will be performances of “A Christmas Story” at the Studio Theatre, along with a special musical review on December 31 to help ring in the New Year.
The company has a full staff of 19 people who work in the box office or on costumes, props, sets and lighting design. There are also many freelance actors and directors who work with the group, many of whom come back on a regular basis.
“It gives them the opportunity to express themselves,” Executive Producer Jerry Zaback, whose wife Patricia founded the BroadHollow Theatre Company, said of why so many people like to work with the organization. “It gives them an opportunity to show what their talents are in three separate locations.”
The couple's son, Richard Dolce, joined the theatre company in 1996 and has become “a very integral part of the team.”
Zaback said that the longevity of the BroadHollow Theatre Company can be attributed to its dedication to the community members it serves.
“The key is quality of production, serving the public as to what they want and delivering,” he said. “We care about our subscribers; we really do.”
As the BroadHollow Theatre Company starts another season, Zaback said they want to continue being “a wonderful theater company” for the community.
For more information on the BroadHollow Theatre Company and for a complete list of upcoming show dates and audition opportunities, visit www.broadhollow.org. The group can also be reached by calling 631-581-2700 or 631-581-5119.
